Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 20, 2024

Background Prediction Four within the January published Ferrari Consulting and Research Group’s 2024 Predictions in Global Supply Chains , available for complimentary downloading in our Research Center , represented our belief that the increased labor activism that occurred in 2023 will continue this year, but with different nuances.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Contributor, Forbes Covering the auto industry since 1989, Ed’s experience includes being the national auto writer for the Associated Press, General Motors beat writer at the Detroit News and video reporter at Automotive News. Podcast, which focuses on trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. LogisticsMatter.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The protests—especially the blockade of the Detroit-Windsor border crossing—have caused delays and bottlenecks in production across the automotive industry in the U.S. While the Detroit-Windsor crossing was opened Monday morning (February 14), blockades continued to disrupt crossings in Manitoba and Alberta. and Canada.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In this seventh weekly Supply Chain Matters reader update, we can now highlight that tentative labor agreements have been reached between the United Auto Workers and U.S. The report further indicates that when ratified, total pay hikes of more than 30 percent are expected when cost-of-living increases are factored and compounded.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Many of the leading ERP and supply chain software vendors have customer events in various countries around the world.; Most of the conferences on our list are in the U.S.,

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 13, 2014

by Prasad Satyavolu Last week, Trevor Miles wrote “ SMAC in the Middle of Supply Chain Change ” and it made me recall the dozen or so articles I’ve read recently on the Internet of Things (IoT). Perhaps a philosophical underpinning to the possibilities from convergence of physical and digital supply chain?

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IQMS

JANUARY 21, 2021

Bottom Line : In 2021 and beyond, customers are voting with their dollars for the manufacturers who excel at sustainable manufacturing and make a positive contribution to the environment, dominating B2B supply chains and B2C purchasing decisions. of all North American manufacturers have a sustainability policy in place, and 8.3%

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3PL Insights

DECEMBER 15, 2020

15, 2020— Evans Distribution Systems, a provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, has earned another ISO 9001:2015 certification for its fifth facility located on Huron River Drive in Romulus, Mich. Read the latest supply chain insights at Evans’ blog , or follow the company on Facebook and Twitter.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The publication cites a Wells Fargo equity analyst estimate that if all of the UAW asks were granted, “ labor costs for Detroit companies would soar from $66 per hour to $136 per hour.” Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. percent and Ford offered 9 percent.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

MAY 26, 2020

s ambitious plans to ramp up production of its high-profit pickup trucks is bumping up against supply-chain reality. The WSJ’s Mike Colias and Ben Foldy report that the disconnect underscores the challenges the auto industry faces in restarting after a two-month shutdown under the pandemic. General Motors Co.’s – Bob.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

In this second Supply Chain Matters reader update, we highlight the ongoing supply chain and manufacturing implications of the labor strike involving the three U.S. According to reporting from Bloomberg , direct labor costs for Tesla’s U.S. based production and supply network strategies in the coming years.

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USC Consulting Group

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Household names like Perdue Farms and Tyson Foods are among the major meat suppliers and manufacturers who now offer plant-based options in lieu of chicken or beef, the Detroit Free Press reported. The report found that plant-based milk revenues in 2019 reached $1.8

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4WL Consulting

MAY 4, 2020

Based in Silicon Valley, they’re fully scaled in California but have operations in China and South Korea, giving Cliff an up-close perspective on offshore manufacturing, supply chain, and more. So I’m from Detroit, you may not have known that. Both my grandfathers worked the line on the River Rouge plant in Detroit.

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4WL Consulting

MAY 4, 2020

Based in Silicon Valley, they’re fully scaled in California but have operations in China and South Korea, giving Cliff an up-close perspective on offshore manufacturing, supply chain, and more. So I’m from Detroit, you may not have known that. Both my grandfathers worked the line on the River Rouge plant in Detroit.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Sounds like a typical day in supply chain and logistics to me. Wal-Mart seeks to tether small stores to big ones ( The Detroit News ). In other news… Descartes Launches Updated Advanced Home Delivery Solution. HighJump Software, TrueCommerce EDI Solutions Group Announces Strategic Partnership with Unisun Software.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 28, 2023

This is the second guest blog from Craig Lukasik , an MBA supply chain graduate from the Poole College of Management’s supply chain program. Looking at the finished product with your eyes barely conveys the awesome complexity of the supply chain involved in bringing it to life.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

The Wall Street Journal reported that a new joint entity could start operating from April 2018. A key battleground region that stretches from Detroit in the north to Houston in south is especially sensitive to such trade-offs. Balance risk in your supply chain. Multiple risks. “K” Vessel size is a further consideration.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 13, 2021

Amazon has been pushing its same-day delivery model for Prime members over the last year, making large investments in its supply chain infrastructure. With the new expansion, Amazon is rolling out same-day delivery to Prime members in Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, Tampa, Charlotte and Houston, bringing the total markets served to 12.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 24, 2023

Supply Chain Matters updates readers on a prior blog indicating the Volkswagen AG will invest in a large scale battery production facility to be located in in Canada. Thomas , Ontario , upwards of a two hour drive from Detroit. Plans reportedly call for the facility to be operational by 2027. or from certain friendly nations.

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QAD

JUNE 13, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tension, inflation, trade issues and environmental and labor concerns exposed existing vulnerabilities in global supply chains and wreaked havoc like none of us have known before. The same holds true for your internal supply chain operations. “We Talk about a domino effect.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 18, 2022

It was how the company handled its supply chain. According to Toyota’s public statements and news reports, Toyota managed the shortage of semiconductors significantly better than its competitors, and this gave it the competitive edge against other companies in 2021. Its reputation for quality? By the year’s end, Toyota’s U.S.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 28, 2019

I grew up in Detroit, the third in a family of four children, and I was the first in my family to go to college. Why did you choose a career in supply chain/tech? I’ve had multiple at different points in my life, both male and female, and peers or people I’ve reported to, and I would recommend this to push yourself and evolve.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

This is one case where I search not for the truth, but for the answer I seek (Afterall, Major League Baseball pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training next week). The company also stated that it expects continued volatility in its global supply chain, but it has strengthened its resiliency over the past few years.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 28, 2019

I grew up in Detroit, the third in a family of four children, and I was the first in my family to go to college. Why did you choose a career in supply chain/tech? I’ve had multiple at different points in my life, both male and female, and peers or people I’ve reported to, and I would recommend this to push yourself and evolve.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 23, 2023

The software was the subject of an internally leaked report last month that indicated FSD has had thousands of customer complaints of sudden braking and abrupt acceleration. Early this year, it said it would spend $100 million over the next three years to build a larger network of supply chain hubs to support the effort.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 15, 2023

Supply Chain Matters continues to highlight announcements being made by global auto manufacturers regarding supply network moves to support domestic and regional EV production and supply network needs. Thomas, Ontario , upwards of a two hour drive from Detroit. All rights reserved.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 19, 2022

It was how the company handled its supply chain. According to Toyota’s public statements and news reports, Toyota managed the shortage of semiconductors significantly better than its competitors, and this gave it the competitive edge against other companies in 2021. Its reputation for quality? By the year’s end, Toyota’s U.S.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 17, 2022

It was how the company handled its supply chain. According to Toyota’s public statements and news reports, Toyota managed the shortage of semiconductors significantly better than its competitors, and this gave it the competitive edge against other companies in 2021. Toyota wasn’t immune to supply chain disruptions, and its U.S.

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RFgen

AUGUST 17, 2016

Monitoring supply chains for vulnerability is critical for ensuring durability. One of the most important aspects of managing a supply chain is ensuring there is a consistent supply. Many companies now seek to diversify and expand supply chains to prevent the halt of goods, but that poses its own risks.

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RFgen

AUGUST 17, 2016

Monitoring supply chains for vulnerability is critical for ensuring durability. One of the most important aspects of managing a supply chain is ensuring there is a consistent supply. Many companies now seek to diversify and expand supply chains to prevent the halt of goods, but that poses its own risks.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Continuing our Supply Chain Matters highlights of the global wide automotive industry’s ongoing supply network and production transformation towards developing and producing electric powered vehicles, we highlight a recent announcement from Ford Motor Company. This planned $3.5 powered EV ’s. trade interests.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

It’s a term that started creeping into supply chain discussions several years ago. Back in 2011, supply chain analyst Trevor Miles ( @milesahead ) noted there is a similar sounding word supply chain managers should associate with VUCA. Supply chain management. ”[3].

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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Texas alone produces nearly three-quarters of the country’s supply of one of the most basic chemical building blocks. consumer and industrial goods, feeding into car parts used by Detroit and diapers sold by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. The sudden dearth of ethylene and other materials is being felt up and down the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In this third Supply Chain Matters reader update, we highlight the ongoing supply chain and manufacturing implications of the labor strike involving the three U.S. big three automakers with implications to their supply networks vs. prior strategies in targeting just one. unionized auto companies. plant strikes.”

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QAD

MARCH 26, 2024

Recent media reports suggest that the White House is contemplating responding to political and industry feedback by potentially delaying the stringent EPA fuel economy regulations initially set for 2027-2032. This initiative aims to bolster U.S. The BEV transition in the U.S. The BEV transition in the U.S.

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QAD

APRIL 18, 2024

Recent media reports have suggested that the White House has been contemplating responding to political and industry feedback by potentially delaying the stringent EPA fuel economy regulations initially set for 2027-2032. This initiative aims to bolster U.S. This initiative aims to bolster U.S. The BEV transition in the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The following Supply Chain Matters industry specific commentary is a sidelight to our previous third update on the ongoing labor strike targeting Ford and two other U.S. Background In February, Supply Chain Matters highlighted the announcement of this planned facility including the strategies that led to this investment.

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